Haiti was dealt another blow with the arrival of Hurricane Tomas earlier this month. While people in Port-au-Prince were largely spared the agony of another natural disaster, Tomas did affect northwestern Haiti, where CWS is continuing to provide needed assistance. And, the recent outbreak of cholera has killed a thousand and threatens many more. Learn more.

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With budgets tight and gift-giving season upon us, here's a way to honor your loved ones while helping people in need. The CWS Best Gift Catalog infuses gift giving with a combination of purpose and practicality! Read more and shop online.

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Twin brothers Maxwell and Richard Brooke are United Church of Christ volunteers with an unusual year-long assignment: to experience, blog and film UCC-sponsored volunteer service ministries all across the U.S. One of their first stops was the CWS refugee resettlement office in Lancaster, Pa. Read more.

A "grand" trek to end hunger

With a few blisters on both feet and two sore knees for his troubles, Dr. Paul Chan finished his autumn CROP Hunger Walk personally having raised over $31,000. The walk was a bit longer than most CROP Hunger Walks around the U.S. In fact, it was the Grand Canyon. Fifty miles, in one continuous trek ... alone. Read more.

Upon joining the CWS Board in 2008, Rev. Dr. Margaret Cowden says she was immediately impressed. "By supporting Church World Service, I knew that I was involved with an organization that was well respected and committed to working with integrity and making a real impact around the world." Read more.

CWS works with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world.

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